Course summary
Studying History at UON will allow you to gain an excellent understanding of how historical events have shaped the contemporary world, as well as to develop key skills which are valued by diverse employers. History BA (Hons) is delivered by a friendly group of deeply knowledgeable staff whose expertise encompasses the history of politics, warfare, society, culture, economics, religion, class, age, race, medicine, crime, gender, emotions and sexualities. Students study the distant and recent past, local communities and global networks, learning how to compare societies across time and space, but also how to engage critically with evidence and the arguments of other historians. UON History graduates emerge from their studies as intellectually enriched individuals who pursue interesting and rewarding careers. 94% of final year BA (Hons) History students at The University of Northampton agreed they were satisfied with the course, while 94% of students agreed that staff are good at explaining things and the course is intellectually stimulating.* Career Prospects History graduates from the University of Northampton go on to work in all parts of the economy from teaching to business, to law, the civil service, research and libraries, the heritage and tourist industries, TV, film and publishing. Studying history provides you will the transferable skills of analytical thinking, research, and presentation that will make you in demand in the 21st-century workplace. The programme mixes academic study with field trips and opportunities to go on placements with local museums, heritage organisations and other relevant employers. By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).
- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025***.
- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
Modules
STAGE 1 • Themes and Perspectives in History (Compulsory) • The Early Modern World, 1500-1800 (Designated) • Blood and Iron: Europe, 1815-1914 (Designated) • The Holocaust and the Politics of Race (Designated) • The Medieval World 1200-1500 (Designated) • Health and Healers: Histories of Disease and Disability (Designated) • United States: War and Society, 1610-2020 (Designated) • Politics and Society in Britain since 1945 (Designated) STAGE 2 • Dissertation Research Skills (Compulsory) • Communicating History (Compulsory) • Shadows of Empire: Movements and Migrations (Designated) • Crime, Policing and Punishment in England 1700-1900 (Designated) • Comrades and Revolutions! A History of the Communist Movement in Europe and Asia (Designated) • First World War (Designated) • Family and Life-Cycle in Early Modern England (Designated) • From Pleasure to Anxiety: The English Aristocracy 1750-1950 (Designated) • Medieval Chivalry and its Afterlives (Designated) • Life on the Margins? Poverty and the Poor in Britain, 1660-1834 (Designated) Optional Placement Year • The Placement Year Experience: Organisations in Context (Compulsory) STAGE 3 • History Dissertation (Compulsory) • Using History (Compulsory) • Citizenship and Gender in Britain 1760-1918 (Designated) • Jack the Ripper’s East End: Crime and Popular Culture in Late-Victorian London (Designated) • Witchcraft and Heresy in Early Modern Europe (Designated) • Secret State: British Intelligence, 1558-1945 (Designated) • The English Country House, c.1660-1830 (Designated) • Gender and Work in Early Modern England (Designated) • Seeing Ghosts: Death and the Supernatural in Britain, 1654 - 1918 (Designated) • The War of the Roses (Designated) • Cultures of Fascism in Europe and America from Mussolini to the Alt Right (Designated) • Murder and Mayhem: Crime in Twentieth Century Britain and America (Designated) Module information is quoted for 24/25 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 25/26 entry modules will be released in June 2025.
Assessment method
The course is assessed in a number of ways: • Essays • Exams • Individual presentations • Group projects • Poster presentations • Audio and visual podcasts • Role play
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- V100
- Institution code:
- N38
- Campus name:
- Waterside Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is available to international students.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBB
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DMM
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M3, M3
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh) - DMM
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Northampton
The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH